Master of Interactive and Digital Media
Course structure and requirements
Within the Master of Interactive and Digital Media (MIDM) students propose and develop self-initiated, creative projects using industry standard authoring technologies within the supportive environment of a studio-based program. The technical component of the coursework is delivered through a series of studio-based seminars that provide instruction in the use and implementation of relevant authoring programs and the development and exploration of media.
These seminars are lecture-based presentations of technical examples supported by in-class exercises. They provide comprehensive instruction in the use of current multimedia authoring tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash with a focus on exploring the possibilities of scripting for interactivity using ActionScript. A range of digital sound, video and image-based production techniques specific to the interactive environment are also explored
The theoretical component of the MIDM provides students with an understanding of new media forms in relation to networked space, the Internet, narrative and interactivity. The writings of key thinkers and commentators and a range of interactive and internet-based art and design projects are examined and discussed in relation to key concepts surrounding new media.
In support of the core units of the degree, MIDM students choose electives from a range offered by SCA, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and the School of Information Technology. The range of electives on offer allows students to customise the degree to suit their particular area of interest or specialisation.
In addition to the program of lectures and seminars students are provided with dedicated blocks of tutorial time to support the conceptual and technical development of their work. Students are also provided with access to studio facilities outside of class hours to develop their projects.
Students are supervised by the MIDM Course Coordinator, Ryszard Dabek.
Master of Interactive and Digital Media
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Course resolutions
Master of Interactive and Digital Media
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